John Pluym

Joined: Jan 1, 2022

John Pluym is the managing editor for NFL and golf content at Sports Illustrated. A sports history buff, he joined SI in April 2022 after having spent 10 years at ESPN overseeing NFL coverage. Pluym has won several awards throughout his career, including honors from the Society of News Design and Associated Press Sports Editors. As a native Minnesotan, he enjoys spending time on his boat and playing golf.

Oakmont Country Club is hosting the U.S. Open for a record 10th time.

Golf

Fact or Fiction: Oakmont Is the Best U.S. Open Course

Rory McIlroy missed a short putt on the 18th hole on Sunday at Pinehurst.

Golf

U.S. Open Fact or Fiction: Rory McIlroy Will Never Win Another Major

DeChambeau celebrates his triumph Sunday at Pinehurst.

Golf

U.S. Open Final Round Winners and Losers: DeChambeau Joins Exclusive Company

Will Bryson DeChambeau hold on for his second U.S. Open title?

Golf

U.S. Open Round 3 Fact or Fiction: Bryson DeChambeau Belongs on the U.S. Olympic Team

Bryson DeChambeau leads by three shots entering the final round at Pinehurst.

Golf

U.S. Open Day 3 Winners and Losers: Bryson DeChambeau Is the Man to Beat

Bryson DeChambeau leads by three shots, but he'll face several challengers on Sunday at Pinehurst.

Bryson DeChambeau enters the weekend one shot back at Pinehurst.

Golf

U.S. Open Fact or Fiction: Bryson DeChambeau Would Be the Most Popular Winner

Move over, Rory: Our panel debates if DeChambeau is the new fan favorite, Tiger Woods's preparation and more.

Ludvig Aberg holds a one-shot lead through 36 holes at Pinehurst.

Golf

U.S. Open Round 2 Winners and Losers: Ludvig Aberg Grabs 36-Hole Lead at Pinehurst

Aberg is playing in his first U.S. Open, but that stat hardly seems to matter. Plus, Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods head home early.

Pinehurst No. 2 gave up some scores Thursday but also saw players in plenty of tough spots.

Golf

Round 1 Fact or Fiction: Pinehurst Proves It's the Best Course in U.S. Open Rotation

The SI Golf staff debates Pinehurst No. 2's mettle, whether it will have a first-time major champion this week and if that winner will hit double-digits under par.

Rory McIlroy opened with a bogey-free 65 on Thursday at Pinehurst.

Golf

Winners and Losers From U.S. Open Round 1: Rory McIlroy Fires Bogey-Free 65

Rory McIlroy shares the lead with Patrick Cantlay, but they weren't the only players who should feel great (or not-so-great) after the opening round at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Scottie Scheffler is chasing his second major of the year at the U.S. Open.

Golf

U.S. Open 2024 Predictions: Our Staff Picks a Winner at Pinehurst No. 2

One player stands above all others in the North Carolina sandhills, but he's not a unanimous choice to win the 124th U.S. Open.

Dustin Johnson shot 12 over par at last week’s PGA Championship and missed the cut by 11 shots.

Golf

Fact or Fiction: Dustin Johnson No Longer Deserves Special Exemptions to Majors

The SI Golf staff debates whether Dustin Johnson’s game is still major-worthy, if driver test results should be public and if Quail Hollow should get another PGA soon.

Viktor Hovland may now own the title of best player without a major.

Golf

PGA Championship Fact or Fiction: Schauffele Will Win More Majors, Hovland's the Best Without One

The SI Golf staff reviews the final round of the PGA Championship and debates whether Valhalla will get another major.

Tiger Woods missed the cut at the 2024 PGA Championship.

Golf

PGA Championship Day 2 Fact or Fiction: Tiger Woods Is Becoming Tough to Watch

John Daly is a fan favorite at the PGA Championship but not exactly competitive.

Golf

PGA Championship Fact or Fiction: Eyeing an Early Winner, John Daly Is Still Here

Xander Schauffele seized the lead and set a scoring record on Thursday at Valhalla.

Golf

PGA Championship Winners and Losers: Xander, a Fresh TV Broadcast and the Inevitable End of the Block Party

Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Max Homa and Scottie Scheffler (clockwise from top left) have our attention.